Tag Archives: Education
Penney hired as new Northlands College CEO
John Guy Penney is the new president and CEO of Northlands College. "It's been a whirlwind of activity so far," Penney said Monday during his first day on the job. "It's an exciting opportunity and I'...
Aug 26, 2019 John Guy Penney began his position as Northlands College president and CEO on Monday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Pride Week wraps up another successful year, organizers say
Pride Week has wrapped up in the Battlefords and organizers said they had another successful year.Several new activities were introduced, including a drag show. Kelly Waters, a member on the organizin...
Aug 26, 2019 The Battlefords Pride Parade Walk held Saturday afternoon was part of the festivities in this year's event. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Historical society hopes newest tour will catch on
The West Hill is the focus of the Prince Albert Historical Societies newest walking tour.On Saturday afternoon the public was invited to take in a walking tour of the neighborhood. A group of around 2...
Aug 24, 2019 Fred Payton starts off the tour in front of the John and Olive Diefenbaker Museum (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Groups ready campaign to help young voters identify ‘fake news’ in election
Samantha Reusch is aiming to help young Canadians identify misinformation online because she and her colleagues can't monitor all social media platforms for false information during this fall's campai...
Aug 24, 2019 Caro Loutfi, right, manager of Apathy is Boring, and Samantha Reusch are seen in their office in Montreal on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson)
Police and others team up to promote road safety
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is in Prince Albert.The initiative brings together police officers from a number of police services along with those working in public safety education...
Aug 22, 2019 P.A. Police and RCMP are working together to promote driving safety as part of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Group of Australians hosted by Melfort Rotary Club
A group of 12 Australian Rotary Club members made their way through the Melfort area over the past couple of days.The group was able to experience life in Saskatchewan including a visit to Bourgault I...
Aug 21, 2019 Group of Australians tour the Creekside Orchard in Melfort. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Online mental wellness class the first of its kind in Saskatchewan
Students heading back to school this season will have the opportunity to take a new online class to better their mental health.The Sun West Distance Learning Centre in Kenaston is ready to launch its ...
Aug 20, 2019 (File photo/ CJME News Staff)
N.B. eyeing municipal towing service, developing impound lot
The City of North Battleford is looking for a more efficient way to manage local towing.Finance Director Steve Brown made a proposal at Monday's council meeting to turn a vacant site at 602-114 St. in...
Aug 20, 2019 NB councillors Kent Lindgren, right, with Len Taylor, left, at council's meeting Monday. One of the items council looked at was administration's proposal related to municipal towing to clear a scene and vehicle impounds. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Pride Week launched in North Battleford
The weather may be overcast and chilly in North Battleford, but the colours of the rainbow now fill the sky.Pride Week officially kicked off with a flag-raising ceremony outside city hall on Monday. T...
Aug 19, 2019 Mayor Ryan Bater, centre, with Bobbisue Thompson (Battlefords Pride committee president), left, and Donald Meriam (2019 Royal Patron of Battlefords Pride Week), right, gather at the flag-raising ceremony, Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
BDFRC offers easy, healthy foods in backpack programs for kids in need
If you have a few extra dollars you might want to donate it the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) to help kids in needy families.Executive Director Erin Katerynych said the BDFRC o...
Aug 16, 2019 Manager Heather O'Neill shows some items in the summer food program for kids in need, at the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC), Friday. The BDFRC offers two "backpack" food programs during the year for kids. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)